Assistant Director: Labour Relations Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/165

POST 25/65 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/165

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12

Certificate and a National Diploma in Labour Relations / Human Resources

Management / Labour Law / LLB or related equivalent qualification. Minimum

of 3 years supervisory experience in the field of Labour Law / Labour Relations.

A valid driver’s licence. Experience and knowledge of the following legislation:

Public Service Prescripts, Labour Law / Relations Prescripts (BCEA; LRA; EE;

OHS; Skills Development), PAJA and PAIA. Investigation skills. Report writing

skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Negotiation

skills. Mediation and Conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. Interpersonal

skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Analytical skills.

DUTIES : Facilitate the prompt finalisation of misconduct cases. Monitor implementation

and adherence of prescripts governing misconducts. Monitor coordination of

the appointment of chairpersons and initiators. Make representations at

disciplinary enquiries. Monitor the implementation of the outcome of formal and

informal disciplinary processes. Coordinate and facilitate appointment of

external service providers in complex cases. Provide efficient and effective

advice on disciplinary matters. Seek, analyse and implement. Assistant legal

opinions on labour relations cases. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of

grievance cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts

governing grievances. Provide effective advice towards the resolution of

grievances. Refer grievances to the Executing Authority, and PSC when

necessary. Monitor Implementation of the outcome of grievances. Provide

efficient and effective advice on grievance. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of

external disputes. Obtain mandate and / or negotiate settlement agreement to

resolve disputes, where applicable. Implement the outcomes of awards and

rulings. Facilitate and monitor labour court processes emanating from labour

relations cases. Implement capacity building programmes. Facilitate training to

business units. Conduct training on labour relations policies and other identified

areas. Provide inputs for the compilation labour relations information leaflets.

Manage relationships with organised labour and assist in collective bargaining

processes. Assist with the preparation for and attend DBC meetings.

Administer policy consultation meetings. Attend to industrial unrest. Promote

and enforce a cordial relationship with shop stewards. Assist with the

compilation of labour relation policies, guidelines and procedures.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. H Tshinavhe Tel No: (012) 338 7324

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of

the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria,

0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal;

https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each

post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males and Coloured, Indian, and

White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Labour Relations / Human Resources Management / Labour Law / LLB or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the field of Labour Law / Labour Relations. A valid driver’s licence. Experience and knowledge of the following legislation: Public Service Prescripts, Labour Law / Relations Prescripts (BCEA; LRA; EE; OHS; Skills Development), PAJA and PAIA. Investigation skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Negotiation skills. Mediation and Conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. Interpersonal skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Analytical skills.

Facilitate the prompt finalisation of misconduct cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing misconducts. Monitor coordination of the appointment of chairpersons and initiators. Make representations at disciplinary enquiries. Monitor the implementation of the outcome of formal and informal disciplinary processes. Coordinate and facilitate appointment of external service providers in complex cases. Provide efficient and effective advice on disciplinary matters. Seek, analyse and implement. Assistant legal opinions on labour relations cases. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of grievance cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing grievances. Provide effective advice towards the resolution of grievances. Refer grievances to the Executing Authority, and PSC when necessary. Monitor Implementation of the outcome of grievances. Provide efficient and effective advice on grievance. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of external disputes. Obtain mandate and / or negotiate settlement agreement to resolve disputes, where applicable. Implement the outcomes of awards and rulings. Facilitate and monitor labour court processes emanating from labour relations cases. Implement capacity building programmes. Facilitate training to business units. Conduct training on labour relations policies and other identified areas. Provide inputs for the compilation labour relations information leaflets. Manage relationships with organised labour and assist in collective bargaining processes. Assist with the preparation for and attend DBC meetings. Administer policy consultation meetings. Attend to industrial unrest. Promote and enforce a cordial relationship with shop stewards. Assist with the compilation of labour relation policies, guidelines and procedures.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males and Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post149@dlrrd.gov.za.